Why Producers Must Collect Their Publishing Royalties

In today’s music industry, producers are no longer just beatmakers—they're full-fledged co-creators. From melodic loops to drum programming to song structure, producers are responsible for shaping the sound and identity of modern music. Yet despite their creative contributions, many producers miss out on one of the most important revenue streams available to them: publishing royalties.

Many producers get placements with major labels and negotiate for a high publishing percentage only to never fully register their songs. Most producers register their songs with a PRO and assume they are fully collecting their publishing—in reality you are leaving a lot of your publishing royalties uncollected.

If you're a producer and you're not actively collecting your publishing, you're leaving money—and power—on the table.

Let’s break down why this matters, and how Elizabeth Music Group offers producer-first publishing deals that let you take control of your creative business.

First, What Is Music Publishing?

Music publishing refers to the rights and royalties attached to the underlying composition of a song—not the recording, but the music and lyrics themselves. Every time your song is streamed, performed live, broadcast on TV, or placed in a commercial, royalties are generated from the composition. These royalties include:

• Performance Royalties – Paid when your music is played publicly (radio, live venues, TV, streaming).

• Mechanical Royalties – Paid when your music is reproduced (streaming platforms, vinyl, downloads).

• Social Media Royalties – Paid when your music is used on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook

• Sync Licensing Royalties – Paid when your music is used in TV, film, ads, games, or other media.

As a producer who creates melodies, chord progressions, arrangements, and loops, you're legally a co-writer of the composition. That means you're entitled to publishing royalties just like any songwriter.

Why Producers Miss Out on Publishing Royalties

Unfortunately, many producers focus so heavily on upfront fees and placements that they forget—or don’t know—how to collect their publishing properly. Common pitfalls include:

• Not registering songs with a Performing Rights Organization (like ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC).

• Not signing a publishing admin or co-pub deal, leaving royalties unclaimed.

• Assuming the artist or label will handle it, which often results in missed income.

Producers who neglect the publishing side of their career often find that years later, they’ve missed out on significant revenue from songs they helped create.

Why You Need a Publishing Partner

Publishing is a business. Managing registrations, collecting royalties from dozens of global sources, negotiating sync licenses, handling disputes, and chasing down unpaid earnings is time-consuming—and often frustrating.

That’s where a publishing partner like Elizabeth Music Group comes in.

How Elizabeth Music Group Supports Producers

At EMG, we believe producers deserve clarity, compensation, and creative opportunities. That’s why we offer transparent and empowering co-publishing deals tailored specifically for creators like you.

Here’s what sets our co-publishing model apart:

✅ 1. You Get Paid From All Revenue Streams

We handle registration with PROs, mechanical societies, and digital platforms worldwide, so you collect all of the royalties you’re owed. That includes U.S. and international income.

✅ 2. We Offer Creative Sync Opportunities

Our in-house sync team pitches our producers’ tracks and custom compositions to music supervisors and brands. As part of the EMG family, your beats and compositions are eligible for sync opportunities across film, TV, games, and ads. We have an exclusive Discord community for all publishing clients where you can access sync licensing opportunities and briefs.

✅ 3. Loop Makers and Melody Creators Welcome

Made a loop that ended up in a hit record? We make sure you’re properly credited and compensated. We treat loop makers like true co-writers and help them navigate how to claim publishing shares and metadata—even when it’s complicated.

✅ 4. We Help You Scale Your Catalog

Our producer-friendly deals come with optional advances, catalog support, and access to our EMG publishing portal, and exclusive Discord community.

✅ 5. You Get Personalized Support

EMG was built by producer and songwriter TheZachMichael, for producers and songwriters. We speak your language, and we prioritize your creative growth alongside your business goals.

Real Talk: Why Publishing Is the Smart Producer's Power Move

Here’s the truth: if you want to turn your music into a long-term career—not just a hustle—you need to think like a business owner.

Upfront fees are great. Points on records are even better. But publishing is what pays you year after year—long after the song drops.

Final Thoughts

If you’re a producer, collecting your publishing isn’t optional—it’s essential. Whether you’re landing placements with major artists or building a catalog from loop packs and beat stores, your work deserves to be tracked, protected, and monetized.

Elizabeth Music Group is here to help you do just that—with deals built around transparency, creative freedom, and long-term success.

Ready to start collecting everything you’re owed?